Heres what to know.
Enoki mushrooms are long, thin white mushrooms widely used in East Asian cuisine.
Often sold in bundles, these specific mushrooms have been serial recall victims.
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We started covering theenoki mushroom recallsin October 2023 with a U.S. recall that spanned six states.
The Qilu Enterprises-branded mushrooms impacted were part of thatListeriacontamination recall.
If youre experiencing any of these symptoms after eating enoki mushrooms, contact your health care provider immediately.
In December 2023, the brand Goodrecalled Enoki mushroomsin Canada, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
This was also due to aListeriacontamination after the fungi tested positive for the bacteria.
In March, Canada experienced another enoki mushroomrecall affecting the brand K-Freshagain forListeriarisk.
And the trend continues, as just last week, aU.S.
nationwide recall was announcedon the Enoki King branded mushrooms for the same foodborne illness.
Are Enoki Mushrooms Safe to Eat?
But if youre someone who may experience more serious symptoms fromListeria, following these handling procedures is especially important.
U.S. Food & Drug Administration.Outbreak investigation of Listeria monocytogenes: enoki mushrooms (November 2022).
U.S. Department of Agriculture.Clean then sanitize: a one-two punch to stop foodborne illness in the kitchen.
